GUIDES

Behavior

Follow feeding, movement and communication.

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Make sense of a mixed flock

Follow movement layers and separate species without chasing the flock.

Recognize gleaning, probing, ground feeding and aerial pursuit.

Distinguish display drumming from feeding sounds and avoid false acoustic IDs.

Interpret alarm gatherings without approaching or exposing a predator.

Understand vocal functions without rigid louder/longer rules.

Distinguish feather maintenance from replacement and avoid diagnosing illness.

Observe sequences and water use without inventing motives.

Separate immediate feeding, caching and feeding young with cautious notes.

Recognize displays while keeping nests and locations protected.